Al Grey: the Art of the Trombone and the Plunger
The late Al Grey, trombonist extraordinaire, deserves more attention, and here NPR does a fine job of taking a look at his long and varied career. He was a master of the plunger, as the title suggests, and he still is in a class with a few who were able to master the art of the plunger!
-Scott Wenzel
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Sage Advice from Benny Powell
From “Jazz Player” magazine, this 1997 interview by Bob Bernotas with Ex-Basie trombonist Benny Powell really gives a well-rounded background of his career and more importantly, critical pieces of advice to budding (and even some seasoned) jazz musicians. Along with the interesting tidbits of his career, this first-hand guidance from someone who began on the road as a teenager with various big bands before becoming a 12 year member of Basie’s New Testament band, and then onto studio and TV work, is valuable information indeed.
-Scott Wenzel
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A Joyous Jam
29 year old Norwegian trombonist Kristoffer Kompen has been enchanting listeners with his brilliant solo efforts in only a short period of time. It’s a wonderful harbinger of things to come when we have players of this age embrace and execute pre-Bop and modern jazz. At the Whitley Bay Classic Jazz Party last October, Kris shows why he considers Jack Teagarden a major influence capturing the essence and some pet licks of Tea in his own playing.
-Scott Wenzel
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The Birthplace Of America’s Music Meets America’s Super Spectacle And That Gets Jazz A Mention On The CBS Evening News
As Trombone Shorty, Troy Andrews who also sings and plays other brass instruments has forged a career with a wonderful hybrid party music that draws on jazz, blues and funk with contemporary elements. His live sets are great and his albums are fresh and eclectic. But this CBS News profile on Andrews reveals a well-rounded and grounded artist who is cheerfully giving back to his community and its children.
-Michael Cuscuna
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